The Nevada Legislature passed a suite of renewable energy bills that are poised to make the state a national leader solar development and job creation. Vote Solar applauded lawmakers for passing Senate Bill 392. It establishes a new statewide community solar program that will ensure that renters, low-income families, and others have the opportunity to…… MORE
Governor Says ESA’s Weren’t Worth a Government Shutdown
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval wanted the Education Savings Accounts, but he says the fight wasn’t worth shutting down the Government. The Governor says he’s pleased with the result of the session which made significant investment in his education priorities and included an expansion of “Opportunity Scholarships,” which offer tax credits in exchange for donations to…… MORE
Flooding Possible This Week in Lyon County
Thanks to high temperatures the last couple of weeks, the snow in Bridgeport, California is now melting quickly. That’s caused Desert Creek to rise considerably, bringing the potential for flooding to Lyon County. At around 4 in the afternoon Sunday, the Walker River near Mason was measured at 9.8 feet, which is considered flood stage.…… MORE
Department of Transportation Exploring Changes for Highway 50
Following a public meeting last week, the Nevada Department of Transportation is now exploring ideas for Highway 50’s east shore, with a possible shift to make the highway just two lanes. That’s one option the agency is looking at for the section that starts at the Highway 28 intersection. Some of the other concepts are…… MORE
California Woman Circulating Phony Bills in Northern Nevada
A Sacramento woman has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for making counterfeit $100 bills, then spending 50,000 in counterfeit money at businesses in northern Nevada. 38-year-old Yvonne Flores pleaded guilty in February. Co-defendant Thomas Michael Morla had also pleaded guilty to making counterfeit currency and was sentenced last year to serve 18…… MORE
Lawmakers Hope to Restore The Solar Industry in Nevada
Nevada came a step closer to restoring its rooftop solar industry, as the state Senate voted 21-0 to approve legislation that would change rules dating to 2015 that made homeowner investments in clean energy unaffordable. The bill, Assembly Bill 405, would make rooftop solar investments affordable for homeowners once again. The home-solar industry virtually disappeared…… MORE
Budget Deal Increases Marijuana Taxes
A budget deal struck at the Nevada Legislature would increase marijuana taxes. Most of the expected revenue from the pot tax was initially intended to go to public schools, instead it will go into a “Rainy Day Fund.” Under the deal, a one-time addition of $20 million in available tax credits will be made to…… MORE
Lawmakers Help With School District Budget Shortfall
Lawmakers found a way to help the Washoe County School District out of a $6.6 million dollar deficit that school district officials discovered within their budget. Nearly 5 million dollars in “Bridge funding,” could be allocated for the Washoe County School District shortfall.… MORE
Governor Sandoval Signs The “Pink Tax” Bill
The Governor has signed Senate Bill 415, the so called “Pink tax” bill. It proposes a question to the voters about whether feminine hygiene products should be exempt from sales and use tax. Voters will weigh in on the so-called pink tax during the 2018 general election.… MORE
Senate Votes to Increase Clean Energy Standards
The Nevada Senate voted to increase the state’s clean energy standard to 40 percent renewable sources by 2030. Following a concurring vote in the Nevada Assembly, Assembly Bill 206 will go to Governor Brian Sandoval for his signature. AB 206, by Assemblyman Chris Brooks, has received bipartisan support from diverse interests, including large and small…… MORE
